{"product_id":"astro-tech-voyager-2-altazimuth-mount","title":"Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Altazimuth Mount","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astro-Tech Voyager 2 is an easy to use, grab-and-go telescope mount with fine motion control knobs and an adjustable mounting arm for visual astronomy and daytime terrestrial observations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual motion puts the tracking and locating of celestial objects in your hands. With complete control and the easy to adjust mount, observers are sure to expand and exercise their knowledge of the night sky with this grab-and-go telescope mount!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is great for those who would like to use their telescope for visual astronomy, whether it is celestial or terrestrial observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid and stable Astro-Tech Voyager 2 light-to-medium-duty altazimuth mount and tripod has geared slow motion controls. This 18 pound payload capacity Astro-Tech mount weighs only 16.5 pounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAstronomy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emagazine named the original Astro-Tech Voyager alt-azimuth mount a \u003cem\u003eStar Product for 2010, \u003c\/em\u003esaying the \"all-metal Voyager alt-azimuth mount is perfect for anyone who practices grab-and-go astronomy\" The new Astro-Tech Voyager 2 is an improved version of that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Product\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaward winning and very popular original Astro-Tech Voyager altazimuth mount. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe solid and low-vibration Voyager 2 is designed to hold small to medium sized fast focal ratio refractors in the 72mm to 102mm range. With a payload capacity of 18 pounds (8.2 kg), it can even handle some catadioptrics, Mak-Newts, and fast focal ratio reflectors up to 6\" in aperture. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Voyager 2 alt-azimuth head has worm gear slow motion controls on both axes. These let you smoothly follow the motion of the Moon, planets, and deep space objects across the heavens. Large easy-grip handles lock the altitude and azimuth axes. A slight turn of the handles releases the axis locks so you can quickly move from one part of the sky to another. A similar turn back locks the axes so the slow motion controls can track celestial objects. Pull up on the spring-loaded handles and you can rotate them to position them at the most convenient angle for use.    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe scope mounting arm can tilt forward or back at a 45° angle to let you put the altitude slow motion control on either the left or right side of the mount, whichever you prefer. It can also point straight up for terrestrial use. The over-size control knobs on the slow motion control cables make it easy to track objects smoothly, even with gloves on in cold weather. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA small Allen wrench is included to make quick adjustments to your Voyager 2 mount in the field. It stores in the scope mounting arm and is held in place by magnets so it is a snap to access the wrench and then store it away safely when you are done. Its thoughtful inclusion and storage method mean one less tool you need to remember to bring with you on observing sessions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe chrome-plated steel tripod of the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 mount has adjustable height 1.5\" diameter legs. Two lock knobs per leg prevent slipping. The lock knobs are thoughtfully placed on the inside of the legs to avoid snagging clothing in the dark. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe tripod has a wide foot print of 58 inches with the legs fully extended (37\" retracted), which makes the tripod very stable. A easy-tighten spreader bar locks against the inside of the legs for maximum rigidity to keep vibrations to a minimum. The spreader bar is drilled to conveniently hold one 2\" and two 1.25\" eyepieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith the legs fully retracted, the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 tripod is 40\" high at highest point, and 36.5\" to the center of the Vixen-style scope mounting bracket. With the legs fully extended, the tripod is 56\" high at highest point, and 52.5\" to the center of the Vixen-style scope bracket on the vertically-positioned mount arm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e16.5 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-table\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Astro-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50053505057027,"sku":"AT-VOY2","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/image_900x900_e1805d27-ad30-46e7-88de-da52a7e1912d.webp?v=1793216426","url":"https:\/\/milehighastro.com\/products\/astro-tech-voyager-2-altazimuth-mount","provider":"Mile High Astronomy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}